Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
58.6Performance58.1
38.4Display38.4
60Battery60
78.6Portability67.5
4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and performance (+1). Dell XPS 16 (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 68
- 21% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.74 kg
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,927+1%Top 30% | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,121+1%Top 26% | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+21% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm+1% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello facial recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (2026) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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